Presented by Councilman William Howell, the proposed spending plan totals $1.255 million, an increase of $40,000 over the 2012 budget. If adopted, the millage rate will be set at 10.15 mills, indicating an increase of 0.65 mills over last year.

A resident with a home assessed at $110,000 will pay $1,116 in borough real estate taxes in 2013.

"We cannot stress enough that these numbers are preliminary," said borough Treasurer Joseph P. Possenti Jr. "Council is doing its best to reduce these figures."

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The annual trash service fee is slated to increase by $10 to $180 per household next year. The hike is attributed to an increase imposed by the Delaware County Solid Waste Authority.

The preliminary budget is available for public review at the borough office on East Elbon Road. Final adoption is expected at the 7 p.m. Dec. 12 meeting of council.